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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Gibbs say is something only done in big cities?
(a) Locking doors.
(b) Encouraging a college education.
(c) Spreading gossip.
(d) Working too long.

2. Who does the stage manager introduce at the beginning of the second scene of the play?
(a) A famous doctor.
(b) Another narrator.
(c) A university professor.
(d) A geologist.

3. Who does Mr. Webb see on his way home the night of the first day?
(a) George.
(b) The stage manager.
(c) Simon.
(d) Dr. Gibbs.

4. Why is Mrs. Gibbs so worried about her husband?
(a) He seems constantly tired.
(b) He is exposed to a lot of sickness.
(c) He works too hard.
(d) He is distant and cold as of late.

5. What does Mrs. Gibbs try to do as she enters her house after talking to her husband in the yard?
(a) Wave to her neighbor.
(b) Check the mail.
(c) Lock her door.
(d) Feed the chickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What personal detail about Simon Stimson do we learn from the stage manager?

2. Why does Dr. Gibbs never leave his town?

3. At the beginning of the play what does Mrs. Webb do when she first comes out of her house?

4. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?

5. What does Dr. Gibbs give George when he has finished talking to him after school?

(see the answer key)

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